websearch_search_web – 1 MCP server offers this tool
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num_results– in 1 of 1query– in 1 of 1search_type– in 1 of 1
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Web Search MCP co.huggingface.victor/websearch Search the web for information or fresh news, returning extracted content. This tool can perform two types of searches: - "search" (default): General web search for diverse, relevant content from various sources - "news": Specifically searches for fresh news articles and breaking stories Use "news" mode when looking for: - Breaking news or very recent events - Time-sensitive information - Current affairs and latest developments - Today's/this week's happenings Use "search" mode (default) for: - General information and research - Technical documentation or guides - Historical information - Diverse perspectives from various sources. Returns: Formatted text containing extracted content with metadata (title,, source, date, URL, and main text) for each result, separated by dividers., Returns error message if API key is missing or search fails., , search_web("OpenAI GPT-5", "news") - Get 5 fresh news articles about OpenAI, search_web("python tutorial", "search") - Get 4 general results about | num_results,query,search_type | Not stated |